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Is this going to be a problem taking my meds now at night. I have been taking for 10 years during the daytime.I am worried about overlap on taking my meds. I am not a night person either. Do I have any options?

Establishing a stable circadian rhythm (the body's internal clock) can be a challenge for many people with ADHD. Working odd hours might make it more challenging.

If you must do it, then try to ease into the new waking-sleeping routine gradually, advancing the time you go to sleep/arise an hour or two at a time.

As for your medication, I can't imagine why taking it during your work hours is a problem. The night will become your "work day" and if you've taken the medication for your work day to this point, there shouldn't be an issue.

Establishing a stable circadian rhythm (the body's internal clock) can be a challenge for many people with ADHD. Working odd hours might make it more challenging.

If you must do it, then try to ease into the new waking-sleeping routine gradually, advancing the time you go to sleep/arise an hour or two at a time.

As for your medication, I can't imagine why taking it during your work hours is a problem. The night will become your "work day" and if you've taken the medication for your work day to this point, there shouldn't be an issue.

The other problem is that I am a early riser. I take one pill at 6:00 am and than my second pill at 2:30 pm to get me threw the afternoon and evening. I do have second job doing my handyman business after I get off my job now. I also know that when i try to take a vacation on my med I get back headache. By switching time could this bring headache on too.

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